Olympus BX46 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
BX46
CLINICAL MICROSCOPE
This instruction manual is for the Olympus Clinical Microscope Model BX46.
To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use
of this microscope, we recommend that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the
microscope.
Retain this instruction manual in an easily accessible place near the work desk for future reference.
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Olympus BX46 Specifications

General

Brand	Olympus
Model	BX46
Category	Microscope
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Operation Safety Notes

Covers safety for LED and Halogen lamp operations, emphasizing cooling and avoiding direct light exposure.

1 Getting Ready

2 Maintenance and Storage

2 CONTROLS

3 FLOW OF OBSERVATION

4 SIMPLIFIED OBSERVATION PROCEDURE

4-1 Basic Operation

4-2 Microscope Adjustments

Details adjustments to improve observed image quality, including interpupillary distance and diopter.

5 USING THE CONTROLS

5-1 Base Controls: Brightness and LIM Settings

5-2 Focusing Block: Controls and Adjustment

Describes focusing block controls, including focusing, tension adjustment, fine adjustment knob replacement, and pre-focusing lever functions.

5-3 Stage Operation: Specimen Placement

Information on stage operation, including placing specimens using slide holders.

5-3 Stage Operation: Knob Tension and Rotation

Details how to adjust stage movement tension for X/Y axis knobs and how to rotate the stage.

5-4 Observation Tube: Diopter and Eye Shade Adjustment

Explains how to adjust the observation tube for comfortable viewing, including diopter rings and eye shades.

5-4 Observation Tube: Micrometer and Light Path Selection

5-4 Observation Tube: Adjusting Tilt

5-5 Condenser and Micrometer Eyepieces

5-6 Immersion Objectives

6 CAMERA RECORDING

7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

8 SPECIFICATIONS

10 ASSEMBLY

10-2 Detailed Assembly Procedures